Substation Commissioning Manager - Utah

Black & Veatch; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a seasoned Startup Manager for on-site field execution in Utah. You will direct the commissioning, startup, and transition to operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include budgeting, resource allocation, and developing startup packages to track progress. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in startup roles, engineering background, and experience with relay, SCADA and apparatus testing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of startup experience, including one previous assignment as startup manager.
• Onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and driving records as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup and commissioning activities per CPM schedule and budget.
• Manage startup staff priorities and activities.
• Develop and maintain startup schedules and packages to track progress.
• Maintain open communication with the client and project team.
• Oversee startup budget and man-hours; ensure compliance with contract commitments.
• Create startup procedures aligned with contract requirements.
• Plan and prepare for startup activities and milestones.
• Implement a coordinated operations control program for smooth execution.
• Manage spares, consumables, and material deliveries.

Skills

Startup management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SCADA testing

Relay testing

Apparatus testing

Job description

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Eagle Mountain, UT, US UT, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

Management of all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. Has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments. Management of all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. Has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
• Manages priorities and activities of startup staff.
• Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track startup completion and progress.
• Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client.
• Responsible to managing and monitoring the startup budget and man hours.
• Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort.
• Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones.
• Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities.
• Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries.
• Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup.
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts.
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
• Relay testing experience
• Apparatus testing experience
• SCADA testing experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of startup experience, including one previous assignment as startup manager.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

018

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Salt Lake City

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